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Modern France mixed case, £71
3:24pm Tuesday 15th July 2008
While wines from the New World are renowned for their ripeness, the modern style of wines made in the south of France have both up-front fruit and the kind of structure that makes them a great match with food.
In fact, more club members seem to be moving back towards drinking French wines at the moment. Try this stunning mixed case and see why.
The Modern France mixed case costs £71 and includes three bottles each of the following four wines: Les Terres Rousses Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Vin de Pays d'Oc: Ultra crisp, minerally and bursting with fruit, this beautifully poised sauvignon is superb with fish dishes and seafood.
Domaine du Mage Le Rosé 2007, Cotes du Gascogne: Always a great favourite with the club, this is a dry but brilliantly fruit-driven rosé that is great on its own or with charcuterie, for example.
Les Terres Rousses Merlot/Syrah 2007, Vin de Pays d'Oc: Rich, soft velvety fruit is what is going on here, along with a touch of butter from the merlot and a hint of spice from the syrah - a perfect match with grilled food.
Domaine de la Souterranne Merlot Cuvée Guillaume 2006, Vin de Pays l'Aude: Winner of a bronze medal in the International Wine and Spirits Competition, this classic merlot has hints of tobacco and herbs on the nose with layers of deep ripe fruit. Ideal with richer foods and cheese or mushroom-based sauces.
The Oxford Times Wine Club is run in association with The Oxford Wine Company. Free delivery of your wine is available within 30 miles of Oxford. Please allow up to ten working days for delivery of your wine. If you have any questions about your order, contact The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 quoting The Oxford Times Wine Club or email: info@oxfordwine.co.uk
If you would like to buy unmixed or mixed cases of wines that you have particularly liked from The Oxford Times Wine Club at the same special discounted prices, please contact Theo Sloot at The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 or email theo@oxfordwine.co.uk
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